Base Wellington is a funky place. The reception area is bright and cheerful with a cafe, internet access with the ability to print digital photos, and even a tank of turtles! The dorms are spacious and clean and this is one place where the bunk beds don't wobble or squeek (yet!).
The communal areas are all bright and tidy. The bathrooms are spotless and even feature disinfectant wipes to clean the loo seat before use! The girls' bathrooms feature hairdryers -- a nice touch, given the chilly Wellington wind! There is a TV lounge with comfy seating and a reasonably well-equipped kitchen which appeared to be fairly clean and tidy. There is also a basement bar, which has regular promotions and on-going discounts for Base guests.
Base is located opposite the Embassy cinema (home to the 2003 World Premiere of Lord of The Rings 3). It is just around the corner from Courtenay Place -- the main eating and entertainment area of the city.
From the airport, jump on the 'Flyer' bus and if arriving by ferry, train or Intercity bus, catch any local bus heading to Courtenay Place, where you can also get off the Flyer bus. Head along the street so that the Embassy cinema is in front of you and at the crossroads turn right. Base is a few doors along. It is a tall white building with a huge red 'X' painted on the side. Impossible to miss.
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